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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
62
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-H2S front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Launched May 2022
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-H1
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-H2S and Fujifilm X-T30, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was launched 3 years later than the Fujifilm X-T30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-H2S matches up against the Fujifilm X-T30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-H2S Fujifilm X-T30 
IntroducedMay 2022February 2019Fresher by 41 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Fujifilm X-H2S

 Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-H2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Fujifilm X-T30

 Fujifilm X-H2S Fujifilm X-T30 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2S offers outer dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T30 has dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S vs the Fujifilm X-T30.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2S and Fujifilm X-T30 is 62 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Fujifilm X-T30.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images though you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm X-H2S is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography advice
83
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
82
manual focus
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography highlights
72
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proof
heavier than average in class (660 grams)
78
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (580 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
78
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography info
73
great battery (580 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (660 grams)
80
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
high megapixels (26MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Landscape photography camera
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (580 per charge)
has double storage slots
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging information
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
heavier than average in class (660 grams)
36
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Fujifilm X-T30
 Fujifilm X-H2SFujifilm X-T30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-H2S Fujifilm X-T30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-05-31 2019-02-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - X-Processor 4
Sensor type Stacked BSI X-Trans BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 160 160
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 82 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 383 grams (0.84 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 580 photographs 380 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at launch $2,499 $899